Question

The Apsara nuclear reactor holds historical significance as it was Asia's first nuclear reactor and played a pivotal role in the India's nuclear research and development efforts. In which year was the Apsara nuclear reactor, developed in India?

• A. 1947
• B. 1951
• C. 1956
• D. 2008

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1956

The Apsara nuclear reactor

• The Apsara reactor was designed and constructed in India, and it became operational in August 1956.
• APSARA was commissioned by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
• APSARA was the first Nuclear Research Reactor in India and also Asia.
• It was primarily a research reactor, serving as a platform for various nuclear experiments and scientific studies.
• The development of the Apsara reactor was led by Homi J. Bhabha, often referred to as the "father of India's nuclear program."
• It marked a significant milestone in India's nuclear ambitions.
• Apsara was used for various purposes, including neutron activation analysis, radioisotope production, and fundamental nuclear physics research.